GRE: Graduate Record Exam, Subject Test
Test Takers with Disabilities should obtain a GRE Bulletin Supplement and follow registration instructions at the ETS GRE website.
Fee: $130.00
The GRE Subject Tests are offered only as paper-based tests and are given in 8 subject areas. They measure achievement in specific subject areas and assume undergraduate majors or extensive background in those disciplines.
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Literature in English
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
Information on each subject test content can be found at the ETS website.
Subject tests are offered only on specific dates in October, November, and April. Only one subject exam may be taken per testing date.
In 2009-10, the GRE Subject Tests will be offered at Cal Poly on:
- October 10, 2009 (registration deadline is September 4)
- November 7, 2009 (registration deadline is October 2)
- April 10, 2010 (registration deadline is March 5)
Scheduling an Appointment: To schedule an appointment to take the test, you may register on-line, or call 1-800-GRE-CALL. You must pay the test fee at the time you make your appointment, either with a credit card or an ETS voucher.
For more information, you may pick up a copy of the GRE Information Bulletin in the Cal Poly Testing Services office, or visit the official GRE website.
Fee Reduction: A limited number of GRE Fee Reduction Certificates are offered on a first-come, first-served, basis that are available for college seniors and unenrolled college graduates who meet eligibility requirements. To apply for a GRE Fee Reduction Certificate, contact your financial aid office to see if you qualify. Once your eligibility is established, the financial aid office will issue you a Fee Reduction Certificate and a copy of your ISIR. Follow the instructions on the certificate. Allow up to three weeks for processing and mail delivery.
SCORE REPORTING:
Score reports are mailed to you and up to four institutions approximately 10 to 15 days after you take the test. These institutions must be designated on the test day. If you do not select score recipients on the test day, you must pay $20 per recipient to have scores sent at a later date. Please allow sufficient time for mail delivery from Princeton, New Jersey, USA. Allow additional time for receipt and processing time, as institutions have the option of receiving scores in a format that is distributed approximately twice a month.
Once you've been approved by ETS, you may schedule an appointment with us. Visit the ETS website for more information.